For his seventh adventure, Jack Lark switches sides during the American Civil War and he is a man possessed - vengeance is all he wants. This is the darkest and most violent of the books to date and, as a result, it isn't my favourite but, nevertheleFor his seventh adventure, Jack Lark switches sides during the American Civil War and he is a man possessed - vengeance is all he wants. This is the darkest and most violent of the books to date and, as a result, it isn't my favourite but, nevertheless, it's a fast, action-filled read, packed with details about mid 18th-century warfare and the American Civil War. Review to follow shortly on For Winter Nights....more

There is something enchanting about this novel. I could not put it down at all during the emotionally powerful second half. So much of 20th-century Russian history is brought to life here, but the section I won't forget quickly is the one dealing witThere is something enchanting about this novel. I could not put it down at all during the emotionally powerful second half. So much of 20th-century Russian history is brought to life here, but the section I won't forget quickly is the one dealing with the Siege of Leningrad. There are two strands to this story and I loved the way in which they came together. 4.5 stars rounded up. Review to follow shortly on For Winter Nights....more

I love Matthew Reilly's thrillers and Jack West is a great hero. This sixth book in the West series is a fine thriller. Hugely exciting, taking place across much of the globe and with some big shocks. As usual, the book is packed full of diagrams andI love Matthew Reilly's thrillers and Jack West is a great hero. This sixth book in the West series is a fine thriller. Hugely exciting, taking place across much of the globe and with some big shocks. As usual, the book is packed full of diagrams and charts that really add to the mood. Excellent! Review to follow shortly on For Winter Nights....more

I really enjoyed this. This is one of the very best detective series about (how I love DI Kim Stone) and it just gets better and better, mainly because we are so involved with Stone and her team but also because these books are brilliantly plotted. II really enjoyed this. This is one of the very best detective series about (how I love DI Kim Stone) and it just gets better and better, mainly because we are so involved with Stone and her team but also because these books are brilliantly plotted. I think you need to have read book 8 (Dying Truth) first because its repercussions are shattering for Fatal Promise. Review to follow shortly on For Winter Nights....more

I loved the Confessions of Young Nero and now Margaret George (one of my favourite authors) completes Nero's incredible story. Mostly told by Nero himself, this is not Nero as tradition (and Hollywood) would have him and it's a fascinating portrait oI loved the Confessions of Young Nero and now Margaret George (one of my favourite authors) completes Nero's incredible story. Mostly told by Nero himself, this is not Nero as tradition (and Hollywood) would have him and it's a fascinating portrait of what absolute power can do to a young man who'd really much rather race chariots and compose heroic verse. A wonderful, engrossing read. Review to follow shortly on For Winter Nights....more

Very entertaining and exciting space disaster adventure, which would certainly appeal to anyone who enjoyed The Martian and Gravity. I loved May, the main character who faces extreme odds against survival, and Eve, the AI that she must lean on for teVery entertaining and exciting space disaster adventure, which would certainly appeal to anyone who enjoyed The Martian and Gravity. I loved May, the main character who faces extreme odds against survival, and Eve, the AI that she must lean on for technical and emotional support. There are some implausible elements (notably in the scenes set on Earth rather than in space, which is rather surprising) but it's such a fun read. Review to follow closer to publication on For Winter Nights....more

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